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English to English adjective
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Having the nature or qualities of oil; oily; unctuous. |  | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech | | Example: buttery praise
gave him a fulsome introduction
an oily sycophantic press agent
oleaginous hypocrisy
smarmy self-importance
the unctuous Uriah Heep
soapy compliments
source: wordnet30
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containing an unusual amount of grease or oil | | Example: greasy hamburgers
oily fried potatoes
oleaginous seeds
source: wordnet30
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